Anubias Nana Tropica

Plant Profile

Common Name: Anubias Nana Tropica

Anubias Nana Tropica is arguably one of the most popular and beloved aquatic plants in the entire hobby, and for very good reason. If you are new to planted tanks and want a foolproof way to get your feet wet, this incredibly forgiving beginner plant is here to help you succeed on your very first try. It features stunning, glossy, dark green leaves with an elegant elliptical shape that looks fantastic in any layout! Whether you are building a fully submerged aquascape or a high-humidity emersed terrarium, this adaptable epiphyte will quickly become your trusted go-to for lush, low-maintenance greenery.

Key Features & Benefits

• The glossy and dark green elliptical leaves provide an undeniably classic aesthetic that scales down perfectly to suit smaller nano aquariums.
• This exceptionally forgiving species adapts easily to a wide range of water parameters and is broadly considered one of the best choices for hobbyists attempting their first planted tank.
• Its versatile nature allows it to thrive completely submerged in aquariums or grown above the water line in humid terrariums and paludariums.

Care & Planting Instructions

• Carefully remove the plant from its pot and clear away all rockwool from the roots. For a deep dive on prepping potted plants, click here.
  
• Secure the plant directly to your chosen hardscape elements using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Avoid burying the thick horizontal stem in gravel or soil because restricting water flow around the rhizome will cause the plant to melt, rot, and die.
• Maintain stable water parameters and avoid sudden environmental shifts to ensure your new greenery acclimates smoothly without shedding leaves.
• Position the plant away from intense, direct light and ensure healthy water flow to prevent slow-growing leaves from collecting unwanted spot algae.
• Provide low to moderate lighting and optional carbon dioxide injection to achieve faster growth and more robust leaves, though it will happily thrive without high-tech setups.
• Read more on securing and styling these plants in your layout by reading our step-by-step guide on How to Plant Epiphyte Aquatic Plants.
• Master the long-term care and propagation of this unique genus in the comprehensive article All About Anubias Aquarium Plants.

Quick Facts

Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!

• Family Name: Araceae
• Origin: West Africa
• Height: 3-5"
• pH: 6-7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low
• CO2: Not necessary
• Propagation: Separate by rhizome
• Growth Rate: Slow